Album Review

Kenny Chesney's second full-length, All I Need to Know was his breakthrough record, the first to spawn country Top Ten singles, here in the form of the slow slick title track and the sprightly "Fall in Love," both of which go a long way toward illustrating how much more assured he sounds throughout the album. Chesney may sound more confident, but that sometimes can lead him down dark paths, such as the sticky sentiment of "Grandpa Told Me So." But by and large this is the first time that Chesney sounds like a genuine country star, whether he's easily negotiating the Western swing lilt of the excellent "The Bigger the Fool (The Harder the Fall)" or the rapid rhythms of "Someone Else's Hog," plus the good-natured boogie of "Paris, Tennessee." But the post-Garth punch of "Honey Would You Stand by Me," the slow yet cheerful blues of "Between Midnight and Daylight," and the skillful heartache ballad "The Tin Man" — which deftly reworks a cliché — really pointed the way to the future, capturing the blend of country instrumentation and anthemic pop that became his signature and made him a star.

Customer Reviews

The Tin Man

by
Kloee

Kenny Chesney is the an all time favorite singer of mine. He puts his heart into this song and I recommend anybody to listen to any of his songs. My favorite song from Kenny Chesney is The Tin Man.

Good Songs

by
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Wow. Why won't you guys review this? It's good country.

Awesome album. .

by
Jlc041

Kenny does put his heart into his music. You can really feel it in the lyrics as he sings. If you listen closely you can probably even relate to most of this. He is one of my favorite country artist. Probably at the top.

Biography

Born: March 26, 1968 in Knoxville, TN

Genre: Country

Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s

Contemporary country star Kenny Chesney didn't have the immediate breakout success that many of his peers enjoyed upon signing with major labels, but gradually built up a significant following via hard work, pop-friendly ballads, and a likable "Average Joe" persona. Chesney was born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1968 and raised in the nearby small town of Luttrell, best known as the home of Chet Atkins. He grew up listening to both country and rock & roll, but didn't get serious about music until...